Daily Archives: August 6, 2018

Only Scratching the Surface. As we reviewed this book as board members, one deacon in our meeting said this book serves as a reminder that we “have only scratched the surface. I think we often have too little of a view of Jesus”. Wow! And this book will do that to you. Get ready, because Reeves will make you realize how little you know about your Savior. But don’t let it get you down, allow this read to inspire you to get to know Jesus better.

Take a Breather. This is some heavy stuff. You may need to put the book down, take a breather, and digest what you just read. You feel like you just ate a whole double cheeseburger in one bite (I shouldn’t be writing before I eat my lunch), when you should just be dipping that burger in ketchup and taking one bite at a time. Did I mention I’m hungry?

You Talkin’ to Me? Although there is great depth, what I appreciate most about the book is the conversational tone. It is as if I am sitting down with the author and talking about Jesus. And Reeves does a masterful job at taking theological truths that have always been there, and drawing out incredible insight about Christ. I enjoyed sitting on the front porch having a talk with the author, so to speak.

The Bad:

Heavy Lifting. That is not necessarily a bad thing, but more a warning. You will be challenged in your knowledge and relationship with Jesus. OK, so that’s not bad at all.

The Grade: A. A tremendous read that provides mind-blowing insight into the person of Jesus Christ. The book takes you on turns you weren’t expecting but always ends the journey in the same place, where you sit in wonder and honor of the Savior, Jesus Christ.